The ECA–ECE Summit at ESFE 2025 is more than an event — it’s a national movement for early childhood excellence.
On 11th December 2025, principals, preschool leaders, educators, policymakers, counsellors, and early learning innovators will gather under one roof to spark conversations that change how India teaches, nurtures, and protects its youngest learners.
From child-centric assessment practices to growth-mindset teaching, safety frameworks, and hands-on learning innovations — this summit brings the ideas, tools, and insights that today’s ECE leaders cannot afford to miss.
And this year, the Early Childhood Association (ECA) is coming to India’s Biggest Educational Expo — ESFE 2025, making this one of the most prestigious platforms for early childhood decision-makers.
Led by Dr Swati Popat Vats – President, ECA & APER
A global advocate for early childhood education, Dr Swati Popat Vats has inspired millions through her work in early years policy, pedagogy, and educator capacity building.
At this summit, she guides educators through powerful mindsets and methodologies designed to elevate India’s ECE ecosystem.
A Curated Experience for Those Who Shape Young Minds
High-quality workshops delivered by India’s most influential ECE experts
Panels on child safety, assessment, and learning innovation
Hands-on demonstrations of tactile and experiential learning
National-level networking with school leaders, educators, and innovators
Exclusive access to top minds creating the future of early learning
A first-of-its-kind collaboration between ECA, EDUCASE, and ESFE 2025
Agenda: 11th December 2025
11:00 – 11:45 am
Workshop 1: Panchakosha, Brain Development and AI: The Trikona Curriculum
Dr. Swati Popat Vats
11:45 – 12:30 pm
Panel 1: Child Safety & Protection — Creating Secure Environments
Moderator: Dr. Kamini Rege
Panelists: Daven Pithwa, Rachel Lim, Ranjit Kumar
Panelists: Daven Pithwa, Rachel Lim, Ranjit Kumar
12:30 – 12:40 pm
Sponsor Presentation
[EDUCASE or Sponsor Representative]
12:40 – 01:40 pm
Workshop 2: Hands-on, Minds-on — Why Tactile Learning Matters
Mrunal Shah, Founder, Sunday Bricks
01:40 – 02:25 pm
Networking Break
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02:25 – 02:55 pm
Workshop 3: Transforming Teaching–Learning Practices: The BEST Framework
Ms. Seema Shaikh
02:55 – 03:05 pm
Sponsor Presentation 2
[Sponsor Representative]
03:05 – 03:50 pm
Panel 2: Rethinking Assessment — From Checklists to Child-Centred Insights
Moderator: Dr Reeta Sonawat
Panelists: Dr Madhura Phadke, Ms Mansi Shah, Ms Tasneem Mesiwala
Panelists: Dr Madhura Phadke, Ms Mansi Shah, Ms Tasneem Mesiwala
03:50 – 04:20 pm
Workshop 4: Using Rhythm & Props in Early Childhood Activities
Ms. Hiran Bagadia
04:20 – 04:25 pm
Closing Note
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Perfect for Every Early Childhood Leader
Preschool Owners
School Principals
Early Years Educators
Coordinators & Academic Heads
ECE Trainers
Curriculum Developers
Education Innovators
NGO & CSR Education Teams
If you work with early learners — this summit is built for you.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Summit
Learn directly from India's top ECE experts
Upgrade your school’s pedagogy, safety practices, and assessment frameworks
Discover innovation-led learning techniques
Build strong collaborations with educators from across India
Leave with ready-to-apply strategies for immediate improvement
Be part of India’s most influential early childhood conversation of 2025